Crime Rate in Pittville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pittville

The total recorded crimes in Pittville, Cheltenham, UK in May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pittville crime rate of 3.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Pittville, encompassing approximately 17,325 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Pittville Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Central Cross Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Fort Leney Walk with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pittville?

To understand the safety of Pittville, we need to analyze Pittville crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheltenham:

    • In 2024, Pittville reported a higher crime volume than the Cheltenham average, with 795 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pittville witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

    • In 2023, Pittville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheltenham average, with 759 crimes compared to 697. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pittville witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Cheltenham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheltenham, Pittville has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Pittville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pittville has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.64 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Cheltenham, UK

In 2024, the total Pittville crimes were 795. The crime rate of Pittville in 2024 was 45.89 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pittville were around 759 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.81 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Cheltenham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pittville)CrimesRank (Pittville)CrimesRank (Pittville)
St Paul's89 41,210 31,427 1
College99 31,476 11,376 2
Lansdown118 11,424 21,363 3
Swindon Village99 2993 5921 8
St Mark's69 7887 71,080 4
All Saints78 61,027 41,058 5
St Peter's83 5970 6977 6
Hesters Way58 9869 8963 7
Springbank42 11696 10719 10
Oakley50 10692 11676 11
Benhall and The Reddings31 13400 13420 12
Park34 12404 12371 14
Charlton Kings22 18321 14395 13
Leckhampton29 14215 19195 19
Prestbury23 17305 15301 15
Warden Hill28 15285 16258 16
Battledown28 16256 18239 18
Up Hatherley19 19281 17244 17
Charlton Park8 20151 20191 20

Pittville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202513
February 202513
January 202523
December 202427
November 20245
October 202416
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 215 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202525
March 202516
February 20255
January 202516
December 202410
November 202411
October 202418
September 20249
August 202411
July 202423
June 202416
May 202425

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202514
March 202513
February 20254
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Pittville in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Pittville postcode area is presented below.

1. Central Cross Drive (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour11
2. Fort Leney Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. East Approach Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Malden Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
6. Pittville Circus (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Albert Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Windsor Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. West Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Trinity Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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